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Academic Commons Search Resultsen-usThe LGBT Community and Immigration in the U.S.http://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:183461
Mont, Shayna Marilyn; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D8V69HF9Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000The issue brief describes the intersection between the LGBT community and immigration in the United States. It explains the ways in which LGBT individuals can seek asylum in the U.S. and how successful immigration laws have been in promoting the rights of the LGBT community.Political science, GLBT studiessmm2274, ras33Political ScienceReportsLesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Relationship with Violencehttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:183493
Losee, Bradley; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D8C8285HMon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000This issue brief aims to clarify the primary targets and motivators for violence against the LGBT population. The prevalence of the LGBT population has been increasing and many individuals see them as altering a relatively stable culture; this often is the cause of violence against this group of people.Political science, GLBT studiesbal2148, ras33Political ScienceReportsLGBT Discrimination: Employment Discrimination and Inequalityhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:183537
Holmberg, Erika Suh; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D84Q7SVWMon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000Discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans remains pervasive given the current lack of anti-discrimination legislation at both the federal and state levels. Specifically, discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation or gender identity remains legal in most states, while the federal government has failed to expand employment discrimination protections to LGBT employees.Political science, GLBT studiesesh2145, ras33Political ScienceReportsThe Collision Between Historically Conservative Values and Contemporary Liberal Political Preferenceshttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:171507
Brandt, Jennifer Rachel; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D8JH3J72Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000Although the Muslim American Community maintains conservative values with respect to sexuality, specifically homosexuality, as a group they strongly identify with the Democratic Party. Moreover, recent polls indicate that this fundamental rejection of homosexuality may be changing with younger generations.Political science, GLBT studies, Islamic culturejrb2125, ras33Political ScienceReportsThe Intersection Between the LGBT Population and Party Affiliationhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:171498
Aronson, Emily Rebecca ; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7916/D8XP72ZBMon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000This issue brief discusses how the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender population aligns with each major political party. It also outlines the main LGBT organizations of the Democratic and Republican parties and LGBT voting trends in the most recent elections.Political science, GLBT studiesera2130, ras33Political ScienceReportsRecognizing the Dual Identities of LGBT Asian-Americanshttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:153179
Smith, Raymond Arthur; Dancer, Amanda Maliahttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:14861Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000Many Asian-Americans who identify as LGBT are afraid to come out to their families due to the risk of being alienated or worse. Also, LGBT Asian-Americans are often faced with dilemmas facing their sexuality, ethnicity, and the core Asian values inherent in their households.Asian American studies, GLBT studiesras33, amd2229Political ScienceReportsGay Native American Indians Before and After the Conquesthttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:152945
Gill, Trisha; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:14806Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000As the United States continues to embrace homosexuals, American Indians continue to forbid it. America is the antagonist and this accusation is not unfounded. With colonization came Christianity and with that came the forbiddance of homosexuality in American Indian tribes.Native American studies, GLBT studiestg2295, ras33Political ScienceReportsLGBT and Party Affiliationhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:139218
Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:11272Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000GLBT studies, Political scienceras33Political ScienceReportsLGBT and Public Opinionhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:137794
Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:11001Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000GLBT studiesras33Political ScienceReportsIssue Brief: LGBT and Social Welfarehttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:137809
Minuto, Deanna; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:11006Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000This brief shall focus on social welfare as it specifically relates to the LGBT community. The myth of gay affluence is widely accepted, but the reality is the LGBT community is at least as likely -- and perhaps more likely -- to experience poverty as are heterosexual people.GLBT studiesdam2141, ras33Political ScienceReportsIssue Brief: LGBT Voting Behaviorhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:137497
Gupta, Virat K.; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:10946Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000This issue brief will focus on voting behavior within the Gay and Lesbian community. The data provided will prove that members of the LGBT community usually vote strongly Democratic and typically perceive their ideological preferences as more aligned with the Democratic Party and progressive candidates. In addition, there is a discussion what LGBT voters may use as their criteria for choosing candidates, and what that criteria may show about the evolution of Gay and Lesbian voting in the U.S.GLBT studies, Political sciencevkg2107, ras33Political ScienceReportsProtest Politics in the LGBT Communityhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:137290
Eddy, Jessica; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:10899Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000A growing minority group in the United States, the LGBT community increasingly advocates for political rights through protest movements. While some results have been attained, the group is still not fully accepted in the United States' traditional society.GLBT studiesjse2117, ras33Political ScienceReportsIssue Brief: The LGBT Community and Affirmative Action in the United Stateshttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:137286
Arthur, Derek J.; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:10898Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000Although they are not a protected class under the current definition of affirmative action, this issue brief examines the possibility of giving preferential treatment to members of the LGBT community.GLBT studies, Lawdja2123, ras33Political ScienceReportsLGBT and Multiculturalismhttp://academiccommons.columbia.edu/catalog/ac:124618
Turner, Kamille; Smith, Raymond Arthurhttp://hdl.handle.net/10022/AC:P:8418Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities intersect with multiculturalism in a unique way.GLBT studiesras33Political ScienceReports